Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Albin mayor Kelly Krakow called the meeting to order, followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were approved and moving on to old business. The lunch program report was great this month. The mayor update about the web, working on getting it started. Figuring out what they need to put on the web site. The town has more funding coming in. Looking at sewer, water, broad band and some other projects. The propane contract is set for the year.The Wyoming Association Municipalities conference is next week. Need to figure out a door prize...
Pine Bluffs Town Council July meeting opened to standing room only. After the Pledge of Allegiance was said, and agendas approved the council jumped into business. This included approving last month's minutes, claims and payroll, review and approve project/engineering invoices for Mid-America Pool Renovations, resurfacing; Santec for 'Central Deep Well Project and Water System Engineering. New business brought in the appointment and oath swearing in of the new town clerk - Jackie Fornstrom....
Jim and Marylyn Darden are the 2021 Grand Mashal of Trail Days in Pine Bluffs. The Darden's met in college at West Texas State University. Jim earned a degree in Art and grades first thru twelve. Marylyn received her degree in business. The Darden's were married in 1959. They had two children. Georgeann Wearin and Jim Matt Darden with five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Darden taught art for one year in Arvada Colorado. They visited Mrs. Darden's mother and met for coffee with...
The Town of Pine Bluffs removed the pine trees in the cemetery on July 7th. The trees have been a feature of the town for years. After the hail storm in 2016 the town has been removing damaged trees throughout the area. The pine trees had the most issues. Mayor Justin Fornstrom said "there were several trees that are aged out or have disease problems. Some of trees were at risk for falling down and not safe for the public." He knows people love the big trees, but after seeing what the storms...
November 21,1953-June 16,2021 Wesley Bucher, age 67, peacefully passed away on June 16, 2021 at home in Molina, Col'orado. Wesley was born in Greeley, CO to Ortis and Frances (Milholland) Bucher. Throughout his childhood, he lived in Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wyoming. Wesley attended Pine Bluffs Elementary School in the mid 1960's. He graduated from Central High School in Grand Junction, CO in 1972. He loved to play sports, with basketball being his favorite. As a young man, he spent...
Richard E Gardner, 95, of Pine Bluffs died peacefully on July 11, 2021 in the Torrington Hospital. Richard was born on July 19, 1925 to Myles and Ruth (Ernst) Gardner in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1944, he was drafted into the Navy, where he served before returning home to marry Mary Jean (Polly) Boyce on January 14th, 1950. They were married 64 years and together had 5 children. In 1955, Richard, his father, and his brother, LeRoy formed Myles Gardner & Sons where they farmed and ranched together....
The Grover-Pawnee High School Reunion at the Grover High School was on June 27. It started at 12:30 p. m. with a blessing from Pastor Carol Opdycke. Everybody brought some delicious food to eat at the carry-in. The Master of Ceremonies, Roger Copeland opened up the program with the Pledge of Allegiance. Copeland introduced the committee, President Roger Copeland class of 1971, vice-president Debra Bauman Brown class of 1973, secretary Deann Bivens Bryson class of 1971, treasurer Larry Enderson...
This year it’s easy to see how blessed we are to live in Laramie County. I have been talking about a severe drought that expected to occur in the west (including Wyoming) this year for the past two years. Well, folks, it’s here. I spoke to an older rancher a few weeks ago about the anticipated drought and the fact that even Laramie County was slightly under normal precipitation. He scoffed and didn’t believe a word of it. I freely admit that when looking at the county it doesn’t look like we have a problem. After the past week of moistur...
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Airman Suzanne Pedro, an Installation Entry Controller from the 90th Security Forces Squadron, was recently recognized by wing leadership for actions which led to the capture of an individual with active warrants and a missing child here June 28, 2021. A man drove up to the base gate and handed Amn. Pedro, who was assigned to defend that gate, an unusual form of identification. When the man and child in the vehicle refused to make eye contact, the Airman...
Cookies by the dozen were home made by the Albin American Legion Auxiliary Ladies to help recruit EMT’s and ambulance drivers for Albin. On Thursday afternoon July 8th the Albin American Legion Auxiliary Ladies brought in two dozen or more cookies each to put in bags for the recruiting table. Two to three cookies were put in each bag and tied up with the legion poppy flower. Each bag was marked if it had peanut butter or nuts to be safe. The Auxiliary ladies were more than happy to help try and get people interested in the program. "We need t...
Honoring our military veterans is done in many ways, and shown in many different forms. Flags, ribbons, patches and stickers display a form of thank you, pride in and a legion to our veterans. Yet the strongest and most enduring is that of the Honor Guard. The first known Honor Guard was in 1925, according to Merriam-Webster.com. After World War I, with services, parades and other events, members of the American Legion, and other organizations connected to the military began their show of...
July 9, 2021 -- The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Laramie County at the completion of the 2021 spring semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science); BGS (Bachelor of General Studies); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCH (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering); BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science); BSEE (Bachelo...
Name Time Place Kystin Reisdorfer 9.35 1 Sage Derner 12.35 2 Teigen Derner 12.42 3 Mesa Wiedman 14.29 4 Tacey Cross 14.30 5 8u Barrel Racing Name Time Place Kystin Reisdorfer 17.31 1 Jayton Farella 17.85 2 KoraLee Mandel 18.69 3 John Madler 19.71 4 Teigen Derner 19.92 5 Jr Barrel Racing Name Time Place Kaiqe Reisdorfer 16.50 1 Hattie Haeffelin 17.11 2 Brilee Burford 17.69 3 Hannah Coxbill 17.96 4 Jacob Sperfslage 18.56 5 Sr Barrel Racing Name Time Place Stesha Tidyman 16.57 1 Reagen Delancey...
Summer time! The time for baseball, softball and t-ball. Pine Bluffs Recreation has softball and pee wee t-ball, t-ball and Sr. t-ball throughout the summer. The towns that have been involved are Albin, Burns, Carpenter, Grover and Pine Bluffs. Each night varies who is playing ball. Monday evening is T-Ball time, starting with Pee Wee T-Ball. These kids are the youngest of the groups and more than likely their first time in a team situation. There is an at bat and in the field. The kids learn...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The Annual Education Conference, presented by Air Link, is set for Aug. 21. All first responders, emergency medical response personnel, and healthcare providers are invited to receive continuing education hours free of charge. The Annual Education Conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the John N. Harms Center, 2620 College Park, Scottsbluff. Lunch will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to take in various presentations. The presentations are designed to bring awareness to current issues in e...
Dr. Hallie Hasel has been selected by the Wyoming Livestock Board to replace retiring State Veterinarian, Dr. Jim Logan. Dr. Hasel accepted the board’s appointment and will begin as the Wyoming State Veterinarian on July 16, 2021. Dr. Hasel has been the Assistant State Veterinarian for Field Operations for the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) since July of 2020. Previously, Dr. Hasel practiced veterinary medicine for 15 years in Kansas followed by a lengthy career with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, including as Director of the Cattle Fever T...
Burns Future Farmers of America put on the breakfast and lunch on Albin day on July 10th. At 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. the Burns FFA cooked and served breakfast at the Albin fire department station. They have been serving for over twenty years at the Albin day celebrations. This year the members had pancakes and sausage with orange juice, water, or coffee to drink. Katherine Olson, Shelby Clark, Tava Holmes and Shiriah Eklund maintained all the tables including the donation table. While Azael Flores,...
“The National Archives’ task force on racism claimed in a newly unearthed report that the agency’s own rotunda housing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights is an example of “structural racism.” The report to the country’s top librarian, which was released in April but resurfaced by Fox News, also claimed that the Founding Fathers and other white historical figures are depicted too positively.” Brittany Bernstein, National Review, June 27, 2021 That is a sad commentary but a perfect example of the battle for...
